Month: April 2016

Though it was estimated initially that Britan’s exit would last a decade, Brussels officials declared that the entire process should not last more than two years. On June 23 Britain decides whether it continues as a member of the European Union or not. Top Brussels sources revealed that the negotiations will be done with no…

Ding Junhui opened 6-2 lead over the Scotish professional snooker player. This is McManus’ first time in the last four since 1993. This year’s qualifications weighted a lot for the Chinese player who slipped out of the world’s top 16. Ding impressed in the first two rounds, knocking out Judd Trump and Martin Gould. He…

Betting exchanges have managed to attract a significant number of people lately, becoming a viable alternative to the traditional bookmakers. What makes them special is the opportunity they provide to the user to become the bookmaker by establishing personal odds (laying), or the regular player (backing) by embracing the odds established by another exchange user….

The members of the RTM union protested over the role of conductors through a 24-hour walkout. The strike had a significant impact on services, causing travel chaos on some of the busiest routes. Southern announced the travellers that the services are most likely to be delayed and some people may not reach their destination on…

Jess Varnish made a surprising public statement after her Olympic podium programme contract ended. She claims that the British Cycle technical director told her to have a baby, but also that her “ass” was too big. The British cyclist received the news that her contract would not be renowned by telephone. She was called by…

The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, and the First Lady joined the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry for a private dinner at Kensington Palace. They were welcomed by Prince George. Prince George was allowed to stay up even though it passed his bedtime hour. He greeted the Obamas in…

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. Google decided to mark this event with a series of remarkable Doodles. Internet users are welcomed by the search engine with five Doodles that point out the Earth’s varied fauna and flora. The illustrations include the desert, tundra, coral reefs, grassland, and forest. Each of them…

The Queen celebrates today her 90th birthday. Hundreds of well-wishers lined from Windsor Castle to the Guildhall to offer her cards, bouquets and gifts. The Queen walked 100 yards from Windsor Castle’s King Henry VIII gates to the Guildhall in the cheers and applauses of her royal fans. Britan’s first nonagenarian monarch was greeted with…

Conor McGregor abandoned the rematch with Nate Diaz. Hours after he informed his fans that he wanted to retire at a young age, UFC declared that the mixed martial artist refused to engage in promotional activities. Dana White, the UFC president, announced that the fighter will no longer face Nate Diaz in the Las Vegas fight….

Ronnie O’Sullivan refused to talk to the press and the BBC, the tournament broadcaster. This negative behaviour attracted a warning and a future fine in case of more breaches. The five-times champion refused to participate at a mandatory press conference after winning the first-round at the Betfred World Championship. He escaped the journalists with a slap…